Civil rights activist, former public defender and Constitutional Law educator Toussaint Romain discusses free speech, activism, public protest, law enforcement and your rights.

A panel of legal experts, social justice educators and activists, faculty and students will be moderated by radio host and law professor Stewart Harris. Topics will center around freedom of speech on campus, in our community and beyond.

Former environmental, civil rights and First Amendment attorney, constitutional law professor and radio show host Stewart Harris presents and discusses issues close to home at any university around free speech, hate speech and how to navigate First Amendment rights at a public university.

Explore the issues of freedom of speech and expression at Appalachian State University through a brief examination of the local (UNC Policy 1300.8), historical and legal underpinnings of the topic.

A special program for student activists interested in staying safe, learning about your rights and exploring strategies both outside of and within “the system” for addressing change.

How does a university respond when the expressions of speech on campus become hostile? We show our true selves. Students are invited to join their Student Government Association representatives for a discussion about student involvement in the community. Faculty, staff and community members are also welcome.

Dr. Erik Kneubuehl, associate vice chancellor for Student Involvement & Leadership at East Carolina University leads a webinar for faculty and staff. Issues of personal expression, advocating for students, managing classroom discussions and helping students navigate their own communications challenges are some topics that will be covered.

Appalachian’s Free Expression tunnels serve to share speech, art and ideas that are sometimes innocuous and sometimes reprehensible. Students are invited to join their Student Government Association representatives to paint positive messages in the Free Expression tunnels. Faculty, staff and community members are also welcome.